William Barratt

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He was tried on 27 Mar 1818 in Leicester Assizes. William was convicted at Leicester Assizes and sentenced to transportation for life.He was tried together with Sarah Cornelius Barrett: pleads not guilty, Arthur Tew: pleads not guilty and Cornelius Barrett: pleads not guilty, for stealing from Mr. Wm. Grundy.Mr. Grundy was William Barrett's master at the time and William was convicted for stealing notes & 53 pounds, he pleaded guilty, also for stealing 17 pounds 9 shillings & 6d, he pleaded not guilty to this. He arrived per ship 'Hadlow', Convict on 24 Dec 1818 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.. Arrived per ship "Hadlow" - Convict "Hadlow" arrived 24/12/1818 to Port Jackson, NSW from England. Embarked with 150 males. Arrived with 149 males. Master: Jn.CRAIGIE. Surgeon: Thos. C. ROYLANCE. The indent for the "Hadlow" (1) gives the following information on William Barrett; Trial Place: Leicester Assizes. 23rd March, 1818. Sentence: Life Where from: Forden, Shropshire. Occupation: Labourer. Age: 22. Height: 5/7.Complexion: fair, ruddy.Hair: flaxen.Eyes: hazel. He applied to marry on 1 Sep 1821 in Liverpool, NSW, Australia.. The Reverend Robert Cartwright, chaplain of Liverpool applied for the Governor's permission to marry on behalf of: William Barrett- - - prisoner per ship Hadlow Elizabeth Craft- - - free. Permission was granted on 13th September 1821 by the Colonial Secretary, Thomas Goulburn on behalf of his Honor the Lieutenant Governor (His Excellency the Governor being absent). He was living in 1822 in Liverpool, NSW, Australia..Ticket of Leave Hadlow Life Landholder Liverpool. He applied for a Ticket of Leave on 1 Feb 1822 in Sydney NSW, Australia.. Paper copy in files. Transcription of Petition:ToHis Excellency Sir Thomas Brisbane, Knight Commander of the Bath, Captain General, Governor and Commander in Chief in and over His Majestys Territory of NSW and its Dependancies.The Humble Petition of Wm BarrettMost Humbly ShewethThat Petitioner arrived in this Colony in the Ship "Hadlow" Captain Cregg 1818 under sentence of Transportation for Life.That Petitioner since his arrival in this Colony has been in the Service of James Erskine Esquire, Colonel of His Majestys 48th Regiment and during which time he has conducted himself with subordinate, orderly and good conduct and does so continue. Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to take his case into consideration and grant him a Ticket of Leave or such indulgence as may in Your Excellency's Wisdom, . . ., and Benevolence seem meet. And Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray William Barrett (at bottom of petition in diff. handwriting) Sidney Barracks 1st. Feb. 1822 I beg leave to recommend the Petitioner most thoroughly.James Erskine L. Governor.Ticket of Leave # 18/21 granted 15th Feb. 1822 William was granted a Ticket of Leave on 15 Feb 1822 in Sydney NSW, Australia.. He was living in 1828 in Lower Minto, NSW, Australia. According to the NSW 1828 Census William Barrett, Age 32, ticket of leave holder, arrived per ship "Hadlow 1" in 1818 with a life sentence, religion was Protestant and he is described as a labouring tenant at Lower Minto (Liverpool).Living with William are his wife Elizabeth, age 28, born in the colony; son, William Jun. age 5 years, born in the colony; son, George, age 3years, born in the colony; daughter Mary, age 1year, born in the colony. Also two employees: Thomas Brown, Age 40, Ticket of Leave, Arr. 'Indian' 1810, Sentence: Life, Labourer.James Shanley, age 28, Government Service (assigned), Arr. 'Boyne' 1826, Catholic, Sentence: Life. (James Shanley was the father of Mary Ann Shanley who became the wife of William's son Alexander Barrett) William appointed James Shanley as overseer at Bolairo Station near Adaminaby (Seymour). William had a total of 100 acres; 50 cultivated, 3 horses, 64 cattle and 2 sheep. It is not known when William acquired Bolairo but he was in possession in 1839.. Bolairo Station, Adaminaby, 19,000 acres.At the time of his death William owned the Station Inn & 2 other properties in Liverpool, NSW and a property at George St. Sydney. 1839 Census (tour by John Lambie) has Bollero Station Licencee as William Barrett with Superintendent/Overseer James Shanley. It was a cattle station and there were 6 people living there. He was on the electoral roll in on the electoral roll in 1858/59 in Liverpool, NSW, Australia.. List of Electors entitled to vote for that portion of the Cumberland Borough known as Liverpool in the Electoral Year 1858-9.11. Barrett, William Freehold George Street.12. Barett, William Freehold High & Moore Streets. He died on 19 Sep 1874 in Liverpool, NSW, Australia.. Property owned at the time of his death included "The Station Inn", Liverpool; property at Moore St., Liverpool; 100 acres at Lower Minto; 7 residences and tenements in George Street, Sydney opposite Christ Church St. Laurence near Central Station; Bolairo Station at Adaminaby and his own carriage. William left his property to his son, Alexander Albert BARRETT, born Liverpool, 23rd February 1843 to William and his second wife Sarah RAINY. On son George's death certificate, 1911, William's occupation is given as Grazier. He was buried in Pioneer Park, Liverpool, NSW, Australia. William is buried beside his second wife Sarah (Rainy). Headstone Inscription: William Barrett who died September 19th 1874 Aged 78 years."Where I am there shall also my servant be." He was Protestant. He was married to Elizabeth (twin) CRAFT/CROFT (daughter of Samuel CRAFT/CROFT and Elizabeth DAVIES) on 15 Oct 1821 in Liverpool, NSW, Australia.. Witnesses:Stephen FOSTER & Rosanna CRAFT (nee BYRNE dau. of Hugh Byrne & Sarah Dwyer arr. 15/2/1806 per "Tellicherry"). Rosanna was wife of William Craft the twin brother of the bride.Minister:Robert CARTWRIGHTElizabeth signed with her mark. Rosanna signed with her mark.

William married Elizabeth Croft on 15 Oct 1821 in Liverpool, Sydney, NSW Australia. (Elizabeth Croft was born on 9 May 1800 in Windsor, NSW Australia and died in 1836 in Campbelltown, Sydney, NSW Australia.)